Migratory bird poaching on rise in Chilika, 1 poacher held

by Argus News

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In Spite of the tall claims of the state government to conserve the migratory birds in a safe environment, the poachers are managing to fulfill their objective under the Wildlife department’s nose.

Khordha, Dec 26: In Spite of the tall claims of the state government to conserve the migratory birds in a safe environment, the poachers are managing to fulfill their objective under the Wildlife department’s nose.

A migratory bird poacher was arrested by a team of Tangi wildlife division in Hatabaradia village under Tangi police station limits of Khordha district today.

The accused has been identified as Banbas Parida.

As many as four carcasses of migratory birds were recovered from his possession. Besides, nets and traps were also seized from him, which he use to catch the birds, informed Tangi wildlife Division ranger Chudarani Murmu.

It is to be noted that, previously, the Wildlife division rangers had arrested many poachers, but they are still managing to find a way into the illegal practice.

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